Best Dance Recital Ticketing Alternative for Dance Studios
Compare DRT vs Stage Stubs. Lower fees, modern apps, and the same features you need for your dance recital.
DRT vs Stage Stubs at a Glance
| Feature | Stage Stubs | DRT |
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| Buyer Fee | 3.5% + $0.50 | ~5% + $1.10 |
| Cost for Organizers | Free | Free |
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| Mobile Apps (iOS + Android) |
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| QR Code Scanning |
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| Weekly Payouts |
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| Performer Roster Search |
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| Merchandise Sales |
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Why Dance Studios Switch from DRT
Lower fees for parents. DRT charges around $1.60 on a $10 ticket. Stage Stubs charges $0.85. On a typical recital selling 1,000 tickets at $18, that saves parents over $900 combined.
Modern mobile apps. Stage Stubs has native iOS and Android apps for managing your event, scanning tickets, and tracking sales in real time. DRT uses web-based tools only.
Same-day support. We respond to calls and emails the same day. Our team knows dance recitals inside and out.
Real Fee Comparison
See exactly what your ticket buyers save when you use Stage Stubs instead of Dance Recital Ticketing.
When DRT Might Be Right for You
DRT has a performer roster search feature. Parents can look up tickets by their dancer's name, which is helpful for large studios with dozens of performers across multiple shows.
DRT has been around for 12+ years and has partnerships with dance industry organizations like DSOA and Youth Protection Advocates in Dance. They know the space well.
That said, most studios find that parents navigate just fine by show time, and the fee savings add up fast. A 1,000-seat recital saves nearly $900 in buyer fees with Stage Stubs.
What You Get With Stage Stubs
Switch in 15 Minutes
Moving from DRT is straightforward. No data migration needed.
- 1 Create your free account. Takes 2 minutes. No credit card required.
- 2 Set up your event. Add your shows, build your seating chart, set prices.
- 3 Share your ticket link. Send the new link to parents. They buy tickets, you get paid.
No contracts. No setup fees. No lock-in. If you do not like it, you can leave anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
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